# Rurik - Prince of Novgorod

URL: https://history-russia.com/rulers/rurik
Reign: 862 - 879
Born-Died: Unknown - 879
Dynasty: Rurikids of Kievan Rus’
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rurik

According to the Primary Chronicle, Rurik was a Varangian leader invited in 862 to rule the Slavic and Finnic tribes of the Novgorod region. He is regarded as founder of the Rurikid dynasty, which ruled Rus' and Muscovy until 1598.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Huns, Khazars and Early Slavs](https://history-russia.com/rulers/huns-khazars-and-early-slavs)
- Succeeded by: [Oleg](https://history-russia.com/rulers/oleg)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 862 - [Calling of the Varangians](https://history-russia.com/timeline/862-calling-of-the-varangians)